About Us
Family
At Capicio Zen Karate and Kickboxing, we believe in the power of martial arts to bring families closer. Our dojo is more than just a training space - it's a home where individuals of all ages come together to grow, learn, and achieve. We offer classes that cater to every family member, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment. Here, parents and children can bond over shared goals, celebrate each other's successes, and navigate challenges as a unified team.
Our family-oriented approach aims to foster respect, discipline, and communication within the household, making martial arts a cherished family tradition.
Community
Located in the heart of Calgary, our dojo serves as a home for the martial arts community, united by respect, perseverance, and teamwork. At Capicio, we focus not only on individual achievement but also on collective progress and making a positive impact in our city.
We organize and participate in local events, charity drives, and community service, believing that martial arts is a powerful tool for personal development and societal improvement. Our students learn to extend the principles of Zen Karate beyond the dojo - into classrooms, workplaces, and community spaces - building a more harmonious world.
Results
Tangible results and personal transformations mark the journey in martial arts at Capicio. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to yield improvements in physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. Students develop increased strength, flexibility, endurance, heightened focus and confidence. Our competitive track record demonstrates progress with outstanding results in high level competitions.
The true value of our training is reflected in our students' everyday victories. From boosting self-esteem, mindfulness, and confidence through physical activity. At Capicio, we value these personal milestones as key indicators of our students development and success of our training methods.
Dojo Values
We are guided by our core values that define our training and inspire our dojo culture.
Self Control
Perseverance
Integrity
Respect
Indomitable Spirit
Truth
Instructors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our instructors are passionate martial artists dedicated to sharing their expertise and inspiring every student to reach their full potential.
Sensei
Alex Capicio
Sensei Alex started training martial arts when he was 8 years old in his hometown of Red Deer, Alberta. At age 10, he joined Cheney's Karate Studio where he trained for 20 years and developed his passion for marital arts. With 35 years of experience training, competing and instructing, he currently holds his fourth degree black belt in Zen Karate.
Sensei
Joann Hamilton
Sensei Joann started karate 18 years ago when she was motivated by self-defense and fitness. She quickly learned karate offered many other benefits and now values continuous improvement while passing on her vast knowledge to students. Sensei Joann is also experienced in Kali, Kickboxing, Boxing and BJJ.
Sensei
Josh Capicio
Sensei Josh started Karate when he was 5 years old at Cheney Karate Studios where his dad was a black belt instructor. He values teaching the virtue of discipline to all students. His most memorable Karate achievement is winning bronze in team forms with his dad at WKC worlds in Ireland.